Crunchy, buttery, and packed with pecans, our Classic Buttery Pecan Shortbread Cookies are a must-try for all cookie lovers!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients: Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
4️⃣ Fold in Pecans: Fold in chopped pecans.
5️⃣ Shape Cookies: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly.
6️⃣ Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time:
- 15 minutes
Cook Time:
- 15 minutes
Total Time:
- 30 minutes
Servings:
- 24 cookies
Nutrition Facts (per cookie):
- 160 calories
- 14g carbs
- 2g protein
- 11g fat
- 6g saturated fat
- 20mg cholesterol
- 75mg sodium
- 50mg potassium
- 1g fiber
- 7g sugar
- 6% vitamin A
- 0% vitamin C
- 2% calcium
- 4% iron
Weight Watchers Points:
For those following the Weight Watchers program, each cookie is approximately 7 points (based on the current WW point system).
Enjoy your delicious Pecan Sandies!